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The thing prequel. 7 months ago #759

FWIW, I found The Thing prequel to be a disappointment. Too much gore and SFX, not enough plot or suspense. The 1982 version was better even without CGI.
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Re: The thing prequel. 7 months ago #762

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Why bother with plot or suspense (that is, decent writing), when you can toss a bit of cash and CGI at a problem?

Evidently most of the competent writers in Hollywood have been rounded up and shot.
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Re: The thing prequel. 7 months ago #763

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I haven't seen it yet because it bugs me on several levels.

Is it a prequel or a remake? If it's a remake, fine, although one wasn't needed. If it's a prequel, then why did you give it THE EXACT SAME TITLE?

Argh.
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Re: The thing prequel. 7 months ago #764

Tom, it is a prequel, not a remake. It takes place a few days before the 82 movie and ends with the "dog" running away with the loki helicopter in pursuit, taking it right up to the beginning of the 82 movie.
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Re: The thing prequel. 7 months ago #766

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Actually, I'm aware of that...but that's the reaction of people I know. Like I said, it bugs me. If it's a prequel why give it the same title?
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Re: The thing prequel. 7 months ago #767

Well, it's mostly called The thing 2011 from what I see. Given the poor quality of uit I think it'll quickly be forgotten.
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